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HomeMy WebLinkAbout08/21/1978 Business Meeting 66 August 21, 1978. The City Council met in session on this date at 6:30 P.M. in the Council Chambers of City Hall, Yakima, Washington. Council members present were Mayor Betty L. Edmondson, Lynn Buchanan, Don Hinman, Nadine Lee, Jack Sparling, and Gordon Wonder. Councilman Beauchamp absent and excused. Council member Lee inquired about the status of the report regarding the legal aspects of adult recreation programs at the Southeast Community Center. City Manager Eastman stated that there was some question about our legal ability to participate in the Southeast Community Center, and legal-ownership of the building, and whether we can contribute to maintenance of the building. He stated that we can contract out for anything that we can legally do ourselves. He reported that he will be giving Council some alternatives during budget time. Council member Lee also inquired if the Parks and Recreation Bond will include some money for Chesterly Park. Dick Hilligus, Director of Parks and Recreation, stated that they have a master plan to bring to Council for final approval, and he believes that there is $500,000 slated for that possible bond issue. Mayor Edmondson announced there will be a meeting of the Department of Emergency Services in Room 232 at-the Courthouse at 9:00 A.M. on Tuesday, September 5, 1978, and encouraged the Council members to attend. It was MOVED by Hinman, seconded by Lee to move into Executive Session to discuss legal matters and labor negotiations: carried, Buchanan, Edmondson, Hinman, Lee, Sparling and Wonder voting aye by voice vote. Beauchamp absent. At 8:00 P.M., the Council members commenced the regular meeting, Mayor Edmondson presiding, Council members Buchanan, Hinman, Lee, Sparling and Wonder and City Manager Eastman and City Attorney Andrews present on roll call. Beauchamp absent. It was MOVED by Wonder, seconded by Hinman that Councilman Beauchamp be excused .from this meeting: carried, Buchanan, Edmondson, Hinman, Lee, Sparling and Wonder voting aye by voice vote. Beauchamp absent. The Invocation was given by-Council member Lee. Mayor Edmondson referred to the items placed on the Consent Agenda, questioning whether there were any additions or deletions from either Council members or citizens present. The City Clerk then read the Consent Agenda items, including resolutions,by title. It was MOVED by Hinman, seconded by Lee that the Consent Agenda, as read, be passed: carried, Buchanan, Edmondson, Hinman, Lee, Sparling and Wonder voting aye on roll call. Beauchamp absent. (Subsequent paragraphs preceded by an asterisk (*) indicate items on the Consent Agenda to be handled under one motion without further discussion.) *It was MOVED by Hinman, seconded by Lee that the minutes of August 7, 1978, having been duly certified accurate by two Councilmembers and no one pre- sent wishing to have said minutes read publicly, be approved: carried, Buchanan, Edmondson, Hinman, Lee, Sparling and Wonder voting aye on roll call. Beauchamp absent. This being the time fixed for the hearing on the Community Development Block Grant Programs for 1979, Billy Hunt, 1110 North 4th Street, stated that although he signed the petition to have the PP & L ditch covered, he believes it is more important to continue with the Housing Rehabili- tation Programs. Mr. Garland Bainter, 1014 North Naches Avenue, expressed the same opinion as Mr. Hunt. Mayor Edmondson reviewed the proposals for the Fifth Year of Community Development Block Grant, as: August 21, 1978 Rehab Grants $442,635 Craftsman Corps 69,287 Street Improvements 175,000 Provision of Public Service 82,676 Administration 76,485 Special Programs: Tennis Courts (Davis High School) 40,000 Fencing (Barge - Lincoln School) 6,500 Yakima Housing Authority 36,000 YWCA Battered Women 91,600 Yakima Neighborhood Health Services 60,822 PP & L Waste Ditch Covering 400,000 Don Breitenfeldt, 203 Belair Drive, representing Yakima School District No. 7, spoke in support of the tennis courts at Davis and for the fencing of the play area at Barge - Lincoln School. Micki Pappas, staff member of the Housing Authority, spoke in support of the Yakima Housing Authority Program. Those speaking in favor of the YWCA Battered Womens' Program were: Linda Cannon, 807 1/2 West Pine; Anne Duane, 7701 West Lincoln; Dolores Goodman, 1002 South 6th Street; Shay Whitman, Director YWCA; Leonard Birkinbine, 5206 Bitteroot; Madeleine Cooper, 1 North 65th Avenue, District Director of Business and Professional Women in this area; Charles Lyon, Attorney; Mary Edmondson, 2211 West Yakima Avenue; Ruth Ferguson, 5901 Barge, Emergency Room Department Supervisor; Joan Kleinberg, Attorney, 406 South 14th Avenue; Debi Lennartz, 1215' Jerome Avenue; Judy Lewis, member of Advisory Commission of Battered Women Board; Phylis Gaines, President, Board of Directors, YWCA; and Keith Cace, 317 South 13th Avenue. Those speaking in support of the Yakima Neighborhood Health Clinic were: Barbara McKenna, President, Yakima Neighborhood Health Service; Keith Cace, Vice - President Yakima Neighbor- hood Health Service; Georgia Percival, 10 South 8th Street, Dr. Marjorie Wilson, and Tammy Ruth, Rt. 6, Box 25D. Those speaking in favor of the covering of the PP & L waste ditch were: Patti Huff, 713 North 3rd Street; Carol Sherwood, 807 North 3rd Street; and Peggy Noel, 1101 North 4th Street. Mayor Edmondson announced that there will be another hearing on this on August 28, 1978, at 3:00 P.M. here in the Council Chambers. Councilman Hinman requested information from Patti Nagle re the battered women program and where they would obtain funds in the future if the Council should decide to grant them funds now. He wants to know their alternatives for future funding. * Also, Betty Gaudette, in favor of covering the P.P. & L. waste ditch. This being the time fixed for the hearing on the discussion of a pos- sible charter amendment relative to the election of the Mayor, Councilman Hinman explained his reasons for bringing this item up for discussion. Discussion ensued as to whether this discussion should also encompass consideration on whether the number of Council members should be changed. Council member Lee read the motion from the minutes and it was the general consensus to only discuss the election of the Mayor issue. Herbert Paul, 1308 Queen Avenue, stated that the Council members should be elected by districts Mayor Edmondson stated that that charter amendment had passed and at the next City election, four of the Council members will be elected by districts. John Klingele; 1312 West Walnut, stated that according to State law under the Council - Manager form of government there must be seven Council members. He also stated, that after some research he found, that in the past when Commission had con- sidered this item they were informed by the City Attorney, at that time, that this can only be placed on a municipal general election and therefore, this cannot be placed on this general election. Betty Gaudette, 701 North 6th Street, spoke in support of the election of the Mayor by the people. Ines Rice, 4409 West Arlington, stated that it would be difficult for the people to elect a Mayor. Victoria Wooten, Browne Avenue, stated that she believes the Council is doing an ex- cellent job. It was the general consensus of the Council to make a determination of this issue at a later date. John Klingele, 1312 West Walnut, proposed that a right hand turn lane be located at the intersection of "B" and 1st Street to facilitate traffic turning onto 1st Street•from "B ". He stated that there is one r August 21, 1978 parking space on the southwest corner which could be deleted to make room for the turning lane. He also inquired why he had not received an answer to his inquiry about Pierce Avenue not being listed as a one way street in the ordinance. City Manager Eastman stated that he will have staff contact him tomorrow with an answer. He explained the traffic flow pattern of the intersection-stating that the prohibition of turn- ing at that intersection is because of the narrow street. It was the general consensus of the Council to have staff glance at the traffic flow pattern at "B" and 1st Street and also request a staff report on Mr. Klingele's inquiry about the report he expected. Council member Lee inquired if left hand turns from 2nd Street onto Yakima Avenue could be prohibited. Victoria Wooten, 1208 Browne, stated that she is happy with the traffic flow pattern on "B" Street. Bill Doyle, 3401 West Washington, requested that Council consider lowering the speed limit on Washington Avenue by his neighborhood. He stated that he has about 60 employees who use that street, and there have been a few accidents in front of his place of business. It was the general consensus of the Council to have staff review this request. It was MOVED by Wonder, seconded by Hinman, that Resolution No. D -3948, providing for the submittal to the electors of the City of Yakima the proposition as to whether an ordinance amendment relating to refuse collection shall be enacted or rejected as a law of the City of Yakima, be passed. Larry Robinson, 501 South 6th Avenue, spoke in support of placing this issue on the ballot. The question was called for a vote on the motion: carried, Hinman, Lee, Sparling, Wonder, Buchanan and Edmondson voting aye on roll call. Beauchamp absent. RESOLUTION NO. D -3948, A RESOLUTION providing for the submittal to the electors of the City of Yakima, at a special election to be held in conjunction with the State's general election to be held on November 7, 1978, of a proposition as to whether an.ordinance amendment proposed by initiative petition and relating to refuse collection shall be enacted or rejected as a law of the City of Yakima. *It was MOVED by Hinman, seconded by Lee that Resolution No. D -3949, authorizing abatement of fire hazards on private property, be passed: carried, Buchanan, Edmondson, Hinman, Lee, Sparling and Wonder voting aye on roll call. Beauchamp absent. RESOLUTION NO. D -3949, A RESOLUTION requiring the abatement of fire hazards on certain property, directing notice to property owners to abate such hazards, and, in the alternative, authorizing abatement by the fire marshal. *It was MOVED by Hinman, seconded by Lee that Resolution No. D -3950, authorizing payment of a Damage Claim in the amount of $47.30 to Michelle Joubert, for damages when her car was accidentally sprayed by paint at the Yakima Valley College, be passed: Buchanan, Edmondson, Hinman, Lee, Sparling and Wonder voting aye on roll call. Beauchamp absent. RESOLUTION NO. D -3950, A RESOLUTION authorizing the payment of $47.30 to Michelle Joubert, in settlement of a Claim for Damages filed with the City of Yakima. *It was MOVED by Hinman, seconded by Lee that Resolution No. D -3951, denying a Damage Claim filed by Rick G. Hoptowit for the loss of barber supplies from his car while parked in the Larson Garage, be passed: carried, Buchanan, Edmondson, Hinman, Lee, Sparling and Wonder voting aye on roll call. Beauchamp absent. RESOLUTION NO. D -3951, A RESOLUTION denying a Damage Claim filed with the City by Rick G. Hoptowit. *It was MOVED by Hinman, seconded by Lee that Resolution No. D -3952, denying payment of a. Damage Claim filed by:Gwenn Knight far damage of her tennis dress at Larson be passed: Buchanan, Edmondson, Hinman, Lee, Sparling and Wonder voting aye on roll call. Beauchamp absent. 69 August 21, 1978 RESOLUTION NO. D -3952, A RESOLUTION denying the claim of Gwenn Knight in the amount of $33.48 filed with the City of Yakima. *It was MOVED by Hinman, seconded by Lee that the budget report through July 1978, submitted by the Finance Director, be approved: carried, Buchanan, Edmondson, Hinman, Lee, Sparling and Wonder voting aye on roll call. Beauchamp absent. Dick Hilligus, Director of Parks and Recreation, reported that Bob Shoemaker has a portable concession stand which he would like to use on Park property and CBD landscaped areas. He hopes to use these for special functions only when there is no other concession available. He will give 5% gross revenue to the City. Mayor Edmondson inquired if this has been to the Parks and Recreation Commission for their review. Mr. Hilligus stated that since they were trying to expedite this, it had not gone through the Commission. Councilman Wonder inquired if the DARC Committee had been advised of this proposal. Mr. Hilligus reported that they had not been advised. Mr. Hilligus further stated that this would be under the approval of the Parks Director. Bob Shoemaker,, 905 South 19th Avenue, stated that this adventure was started so that his children could earn some extra money. He stated that they had been working with it until they found they were operating illegally within the City. He stated that they are being bombarded with requests to serve park functions. He stated it is not their intent to conflict with other concession stands. Councilman Wonder inquired about his reasons for including 2nd and Yakima Avenue in the agreement. Mr. Shoemaker stated that they were thinking of servicing parade spectators. Although Council members expressed concern about this matter not appearing before the Parks and Recreation Commission or the DARC Commission, they inquired if there is a way they could approve this subject to the two Commission's approval. Councilman Sparling stated that he would like to give them a 90 day approval, and then review it. City Attorney Andrews stated that it cannot be done that way. He stated that it is the function of the two Commissions to give Council recommendations and they could not veto action taken by the Council. He also reported that Council should first take action on the proposed ordinance amendment to the peddling and street selling regulations before approving this agreement. It was MOVED by Hinman, seconded by Wonder that Ordinance No. 2203, amending the peddling and street selling regulations, be passed: carried, Lee, Sparling, Wonder, Buchanan, Edmondson and Hinman voting aye on roll call. Beauchamp absent. ORDINANCE NO. 2203, AN ORDINANCE relating to licenses and business regulations; regulating "peddling ", "street selling "; defining terms; amending Sections 5.56.020, 5.56.040, and 5.56.051 of the City of Yakima Municipal Code; and declaring an emergency. It was MOVED..by Sparling, seconded by Lee_that Resolution No. D -3953, author- izing execution of a concession agreement with Robert Shoemaker, be passed: Councilman Hinman pointed out that the terms of the agreement can be ter- minated on December 31, 1978, by either party. The question for the vote on the motion was called: carried, Sparling, Wonder, Buchanan, Edmondson, Hinman and Lee voting aye on roll call. Beauchamp absent. RESOLUTION NO. D -3953, A RESOLUTION authorizing and directing the City Manager and City Clerk of the City of Yakima to execute a concession agreement with Robert Shoemaker. *It was MOVED by Hinman, seconded by Lee that the out -of -state travel for Del Kary, Airport Manager, to attend the International Northwest Aviation Council Annual Meeting in Glenden Beach, Oregon, August 29 through 31, 1978, at a cost of $387.00, be approved: Buchanan, Edmondson, Hinman, Lee, Sparling and Wonder voting aye on roll call. Beauchamp absent. Herb Mayer, City Engineer, stated that they have reviewed the proposed Local Improvement District for Water for the Airport Industrial Park 7 August 21, 1978 Water District. He referred to a map, indicating boundary district changes which deleted property north of the Wide Hollow Creek in Parcel No. 12, and included additional property in Parcel No. 6 and combined the Hartoon's properties into one parcel. He also distributed a table of numerous formulas on which to base assessments, which will have to be mailed within a week. Mayor Edmondson inquired if he had talked with the people involved, and Mr. Mayer stated that he had not. Councilman Wonder stated that before Mr. Mayer could talk to those people, Council should decide on the assessment formula. Mr. Doyle, Parcel 6, stated that he is anxious for this LID so that he can get adequate fire protection. Mr. Mayer stated that this could be done where the residents could pay the assessment as late comers. The City would fund the project and when the resident would like to hook on he pays the original LID costs plus interest. Councilman Hinman expressed concern that this might start a precedent. It was MOVED by Wonder, seconded by Hinman to use the square footage formula to be used for this proposed LID. Mr. Mayer stated that this would be inequitable for Parcels 6 and 7, and suggested the formula based on square footage to 300 feet only. Mayor Edmondson stated that she prefers the square footage plus the flat rate. Mrs. Walters, Parcel 12, spoke against the formation of the LID. The question was called for the vote on the motion: Sparling, Lee, Edmondson, and Wonder voting nay on roll call. Buchanan and Hinman voting aye on roll call. Beauchamp absent. The motion failed for want of a majority vote. City Manager Eastman stated that if Council selects the formula now, and later decides that it isn't equitable, it can be changed at the time they sit as the Board of Equalization at the final assessment hearing and endorsed the square footage to 300 feet only formula. It was MOVED by Sparling, seconded by Wonder to follow the recommendation of the City Manager, and approve the square footage to 300 feet formula: Wonder, Buchanan, and Sparling voting aye on roll call. Edmondson, Lee and Hinman voting nay on roll call. Beauchamp absent. The motion failed for lack of a majority vote. City Manager Eastman suggested that perhaps all the people of the proposed LID can be contacted by staff. It was MOVED by Buchanan, seconded by Lee to table this item until September 5, 1978: carried, Buchanan, Edmondson, Hinman, Lee, Sparling and Wonder voting aye by voice vote. Beauchamp absent. It was MOVED by Wonder, seconded by Buchanan that Ordinance No. 2204, prohibiting parking on North 40th Avenue between Nob Hill Boulevard and Washington Avenue, and correcting Section 1 of 9.50.500 of the Municipal Code Book, be passed: carried, Wonder, Buchanan, Edmondson, Hinman, Lee and Sparling voting aye on roll call. Beauchamp absent. ORDINANCE NO. 2204, AN ORDINANCE relating to traffic control, prohibiting parking at all times on certain streets within the City of Yakima; and amending Section 9.50.500 of the City of Yakima Municipal Code. *It was MOVED by Hinman, seconded by Lee that Monday, September 11, 1978, be fixed as the time of hearing for an appeal from the Planning Commis- sion's denial of a rezone application filed by Clara M. Voelker: carried, Buchanan, Edmondson, Hinman, Lee, Sparling and Wonder voting aye on roll call. Beauchamp absent. City Manager Eastman stated that he has an Outside Utility Agreement which needs to be approved for Corbett Thacker for sewage to a single family residence at 811 South 72nd Avenue. It was MOVED by Wonder, seconded by Sparling that the Outside Utility Agreement filed by Cor- bett Thacker for sewer to property located at 811 South 72nd Avenue, be approved: carried, Buchanan, Edmondson, Hinman, Lee, Sparling and Wonder voting aye by voice vote. Beauchamp absent. Items of information supplied to Council were: draft of letter to County Commissioners re CD Block Grant Program for sewer service in Fairview - Sumac neighborhood and attachments; memo from Dick Zais to City Manager August 21, 1978 re Council inquiry re Employment Security Office Building Site Development 8/15/78; memo from AWC re AWC Mini-Conventions (we need to know who will be attending); and City of Yakima Pending Items -- Update 8/15/78. There being no further business to come before the Council, it was MOVED by Buchanan, seconded by Sparling that this meeting be adjourned at the hour of 11:30 P.M., to then meet at the Sewer Treatment Plant on Thursday, August 24, 1978, at 9:00 A.M.: carried, Buchanan, Edmondson, Hinman, Lee, Sparling and Wonder voting aye by voice vote. Beauchamp absent. OF READ AND CERTIFIED ACCURATE B Agr .ATE 4IF >IV o ppr co LMAN",/ DATE 0 COUNCI ATTEST: 0 • o - _Asir CITY C RK MAYOR